KARM 108

A Peacock - Made of Small Peacocks Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

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Every KARM 108 painting arrives with a signed certificate verifying its origin, art form and the hands that made it.

Specifications
  • ArtistRabi Behera, Puri
  • MediumPaata painting from Orissa
  • Dimensions13 in (H) x 13 in (W)
Description

This exquisite Pattachitra from Odisha features a striking representation of a Peacock, a bird revered in Indian tradition as a symbol of beauty, grace, and the arrival of rains. Here, the magnificent creature is rendered with remarkable artistic ingenuity, its grand form meticulously composed from an intricate assembly of smaller peacocks. This composite animal motif, a testament to the artisan's imaginative vision, transforms a singular icon into a vibrant tapestry of interconnected life, each smaller bird contributing to the elegance of the whole.

Master painter Rabi Behera from Puri, a historic center for this art form, meticulously brings this vision to life on a prepared paata or cloth canvas. The medium of Pattachitra involves the traditional preparation of the textile with tamarind paste and chalk powder, creating a smooth, durable surface. Behera's skilled hand is evident in the precise linework, the vibrant, often naturally derived colours, and the intricate detailing that characterise this ancient Odishan painting tradition.

This painting by Rabi Behera is a singular creation, a one of a kind original bearing the unique touch of the artist's hand, not a print or reproduction. It ships complete with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and originality. We are pleased to offer complimentary insured delivery for this distinctive artwork across all of India.

Shipping & returns

Ships within 30 days across India, insured and free of charge. 7-day returns on undamaged pieces.

Material & Care

Paata painting from Orissa.

  • Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the pigments
  • Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
  • Avoid moisture, humidity, water and sprays
  • Frame under UV-protective glass for longevity
  • Handmade — slight irregularities are the artist's signature

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha

A Peacock - Made of Small Peacocks Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

This exquisite Pattachitra from Odisha features a striking representation of a Peacock, a bird revered in Indian tradition as a symbol of beauty, grace, and the arrival of rains.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
A Peacock - Made of Small Peacocks Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

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Here, the magnificent creature is rendered with remarkable artistic ingenuity, its grand form meticulously composed from an intricate assembly of smaller peacocks.

A Peacock - Made of Small Peacocks Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

02

This composite animal motif, a testament to the artisan's imaginative vision, transforms a singular icon into a vibrant tapestry of interconnected life, each smaller bird contributing to the elegance of the whole.Master painter Rabi Behera from Puri, a historic center for this art form, meticulously brings this vision to life on a prepared paata or cloth canvas.

A Peacock - Made of Small Peacocks Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

03

The medium of Pattachitra involves the traditional preparation of the textile with tamarind paste and chalk powder, creating a smooth, durable surface.

The tradition

Painted on treated patti cloth in the temple town of Puri, Odisha, in natural stone and shell colours.

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha